Subject: Progressive Campaign Job Opportunities – Nationwide!
Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. is a progressive political consulting firm that’s main goal is to get people more engaged and involved in politics. We do this by working with different humanitarian and progressive organizations such as Amnesty International, Save the Children, and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to drive forwards a progressive agenda by taking action! We’re hiring upcoming graduates to direct our campaigns this summer.
Grassroots Campaigns is coming to Washington University in St. Louis to interview top student leaders to join our teams as *Assistant Canvass Directors*! There is no better time or place to get involved and help to shape the new generation that will take this country in a more progressive direction.
HOW TO APPLY:
Laura will be holding on-campus interviews from March 28th-31st for graduating Seniors who are interested in learning more about these opportunities. Please send Laura your resume and a time to meet that would work best for you.
*Laura Zander*
*West Coast Regional Orgnaizer*
*lzander@grassrootscampaigns.com*
*(510) 684-8487*
*Assistant Canvass Director Job Responsibilities:*
● *Recruitment*: Build a team of 15-40 canvassers by recruiting from within the local community. Interview prospective staff and make hiring decisions.
● *Staff Management*: Teach canvassing/fundraising skills. Work with your staff in individual and group settings, with a particular eye towards developing leaders. Cultivate a welcoming and motivating atmosphere.
● *Canvassing*: Canvass in the field for four days per week, to train new and experienced staff in the field and meet personal fundraising requirements.
● *Administration*: Carefully track income and expenses. Manage the budget for your office. Process staff payroll. Maintain records for future organizing efforts.
*Qualifications:*
Strong communication and motivational skills, work ethic, and desire for political change are essential. Candidates must be able to work within a team, have proven leadership ability and an orientation towards handling a lot of responsibility. Strong self-direction and the ability to take initiative are also necessary qualifications. Previous field or canvassing experience is a plus, and may qualify candidates for additional leadership positions.
*Training:*
Newly hired directors will typically spend three weeks doing field training, working intensely alongside experienced directors and will also attend a week-long national classroom training. Additionally, directors receive support from regional management staff throughout their time on staff.
After one year in the position, staff will have learned the basics of running a successful grassroots campaign, including, but not limited to, fundraising and donor recruitment, hiring and supervising staff and/or volunteers, and turf management.
*Expectations:*
Positions are through the 2012 Presidential elections. Campaign hours can run 80-100 hours per week, including work on weekends.
*Salary/Benefits:*
Annual salary for Assistant Canvass Directors begins at $24,000. Staff may opt into our health care plan (PPO). Paid training, vacation and sick days are included; student loan assistance is available.
*Timing and Location:*
Positions are available beginning post-graduation, in cities nationwide. Ask Laura for details.
*To Apply:*
Contact Laura Zander at lzander@grassrootscampaigns or *(510) 684-8487*.
*Please visit our website, **www.grassrootscampaigns.com**, for more information about current and past campaigns.*
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Grassroots Campaigns past and current clients include: Amnesty International, the American Civil Liberties Union, Oxfam America, the League of Conservation Voters, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Equality California, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Animals, VoteVets, the Democratic National Committee, MoveOn.org Political Action, Repower America, Working America, Common Cause, and the Center for American Progress and Save the Children.* (Save the Children is an independent organization and is not religiously or politically aligned. Save the Children has no direct affiliation with the organizations Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. partners with.) *